President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday looked back at his years of service from being the deputy governor of his home state, Bayelsa, to when he became the country’s President and said, “I think it is enough.”
Jonathan spoke while receiving residents of the Federal Capital Territory who were led by Vice President Namadi Sambo to pay him Easter homage at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The President said he had no doubt that he is the luckiest Nigerian.
He said, “For me as an individual, this Easter coincides with the time I am leaving but I always say that I am one of the luckiest Nigerians. I am yet to see somebody luckier than me.
“From 1999, I was in the hands of government for 16 years. Not just in government as a parliamentarian because if you are a Senator or House of Representatives member, you take care of yourself, you live in your own house.
“I was in a cage, being taken care of by the government. From May 29, 1999 to date; 16 good years. I think it is enough and I am happy, help me to thank God for that.
“I will continue to thank Nigerians for giving me that privilege. I became a deputy governor because Bayelsans voted for me and my governor then. I became a Vice President because Nigerians voted for Yar’Adua and myself.
“I continued in 2011 because Nigerians voted for me and Architect Namadi Sambo. I have to thank all Nigerians. Wherever I will be, I will remain grateful to this great country. Today is a glorious day for me.”
Jonathan said Easter, being a period of sacrifice, Nigerians should be ready to make sacrifice for the survival of the government irrespective of who is the President at a given time.
He said even since his days as deputy governor in his home state, he kept telling people that what he needed from them was patriotism and not loyalty.
He said nation building depends on sacrifice and patriotism.
He cited the examples of soldiers and policemen who he said were dying daily in their fight against Boko Haram in order for others to live. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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U are indeed a National Hero worthy of emulation.
ReplyDeleteYou are saying this because you lost the election....if it was enough for you, you shouldn't have bid for second term... You are just consoling yourself with that...
ReplyDeleteIt takes a lot to be gracious in defeat and humble in victory, both Buhari and Jonathan are comporting themselves with grace, you should pay attention to them...you might learn something.
DeletePres. Jonathan Still living in denial..no soft landing.. 2 of u shud get over yourself..this is not football 🏈..this is the life of a nation
DeleteIf he was not desperate to remain as the president, he wouldn't be bribing people around with our money just to win the election.... Anyway, he has to talk God for everything...he is indeed a lucky man...
Deletethat is a gentle man and a Christian mi d
ReplyDeleteMy president, you are indeed a luckiest man in Nigeria....16 years is not a joke.thank God for His mercy upon you and your family.I wish you God's divine, his everlasting favour and protection in all your future endeavours....It really touched my mind when you concede defeat and accepted the outcome of march 28 presidential election....it's God that give power to who ever He wants.....May God's guidance be with you now and always.....
ReplyDeleteWell said Mr. President! You have indeed seen it all! What more can you ask for,just to thank the good Lord for his blessings and Nigerians for the opportunity to serve!
ReplyDeleteMr Presido....U are right.........With all these achievement, this is the time to give thanks.
ReplyDeleteTo anonymous 11:02pm.........What do you expect him to be saying at this time?........to be crying? or what?...................U better pray hard to reach or achieve 1/100 of what Jonathan has achieved......
Turn away from negative perceptions....... otherwise, am afraid.....you may not go far.
My dear President you are indeed a hero , a true statesman and the greatest Nigeria, you are so lucky that you are alive and your wife is also alive so many had left without their wive or themself. You truly showed that you love Nigeria that was why you went to living churches requesting that they should pray for Nigeria and they did and the prayers of the saints prevailed . We thank you for rescueing the soul of Nigetia Nigeria is one today because you conceded .if it were otherwise there would have bn no Nigeria, May God bless you mighty you name will be boldly written in GOLD
ReplyDeleteYou had all the apparatus of power to change and stop the election results and put this nation into serious peril, but you did the unexpected. You gave us PEACE. I love you my president! May the good Lord continue to favor you and your family! God bless you!
ReplyDeleteOga Jona i will continue to support you all the way, thanks for this big sacrifice you have made for Nigeria, it is not easy to loose power, God will continuing to support you and your family, wishing you and your family all the best in life
ReplyDeleteYour humble spirit give way for peace and you have done your best for Nigeria, God bless you and your family
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